Biomedical Scientist Cytology

NHS National Services Scotland; Airdrie; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave 35 days

NHS pension scheme

Incremental salary progression

Sick leave benefits

NHS discounts

Job summary

NHS Lanarkshire is seeking a Biomedical Scientist for the HPV and Cytology Department at University Hospital Monklands. The role focuses on cytology-based testing with potential involvement in histology and andrology, depending on staffing needs.

The post requires HCPC registration and a BSc honours in Biomedical Science or equivalent, with evidence of specialist knowledge and CPD. The role includes training responsibilities and a strong emphasis on quality control and patient safety.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration is mandatory.
• Formal evidence of specialist knowledge in a range of discipline procedures.
• Evidence of CPD and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Process a broad range of specialist and routine lab investigations using diverse measurements on patient samples.
• Advise clinicians on test suitability and timing.
• Operate complex equipment and troubleshoot.
• Provide mentoring and supervision to Trainee Scientists and Medical Laboratory Assistants.
• Adhere to policies and procedures across the department.
• Validate and authorise results and refer to senior staff when needed.
• Supervise trainees and junior staff.
• Daily instrument testing, maintenance and quality control for shared equipment.

Skills

Mentoring

Quality control

Problem solving

Education

BSc honours Biomedical Science

Tools

Cytology equipment

Job description

About The Organisation

Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.

We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.

The Role

• Process a broad range of specialist and routine laboratory diagnostic investigations in Pathology using a range of scientific measurements and technical procedures on patient samples.
• Provides advice to clinicians and other healthcare staff as to appropriateness of tests and time-scales.
• Responsible for own work and uses specialist training to operate complex equipment and solve problems.
• Acts as a mentor to less experienced Biomedical Scientists and participates in training /supervision of Trainee Biomedical Scientists and Medical Laboratory Assistants.

This post is based in the HPV and Cytology Department within University Hospital Monklands. There is potential to assist in the histology lab and andrology, but this post is primarily cytology based. If the successful candidate does not hold the Certificate of Competence in Cervical Cytology, the post will be an Annex 21 post.

In this key role, you will:

• Adherence to policies and procedures relevant to all areas of work in accordance with Departmental, Directorate, Hospital and regulatory requirements
• Validates and authorises clinical laboratory results, issuing reports/results to service users e.g. clinicians. Recommending further tests/actions when required with referral to more senior staff /Consultant as appropriate.
• Supervision of Trainee Biomedical Scientists and Medical Laboratory Assistants working in that area
• Daily instrument testing, first line maintenance, repair, technical fault finding and performance of quality control on a daily basis for equipment for own use and for other staff to operate.

What You'll Bring:

• State registration with the Health Professions Council is mandatory.
• BSc honours degree in Biomedical Science or equivalent, which is acceptable for Health Professions Council registration.
• Formal evidence of specialist knowledge of a range of discipline specific procedures.
• Evidence of continuing professional development, for example, a specialist portfolio of development, attendance at specialist courses, training on new instrumentation and learning through reflective practice.

What we Offer

As a valued employee of NHS Lanarkshire, you can enjoy an extensive range of benefits including:

• Annual Leave - 35 days including public holidays
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Annual incremental salary progression
• Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
• NHS discounts and more.

NHS Lanarkshire is dedicated to building a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed based on their skills, knowledge, and talent - regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or care experience* or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.

*Care experienced applicants include those who have lived with foster parents, kinship carers, or in residential/secure children’s settings.

For informal discussion, please contact Lynn Govan, Technical Manager on [e-mail]